Cortese 2013

$19.00

This delightful Cal-Italia wine, made from estate-grown fruit. Light and clean, the soft floral nose is followed by flavors of citrus and apricot with a crisp, mineral finish. Bill Mosby was the first winemaker in Santa Barbara county to release Cortese wine, and is one of only a handful of producers in California. Cortese grapes are made into the wine known as Gavi in the Piedmonte region of northern Italy.

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Our third release, produced in Marche, Italy and imported. The sparkle of its green-flecked, pale straw-yellow color serves as a signal to this wine’s tangy freshness. Forward aromas of peach, citrus and green apple are accompanied by subtle hints of bitter almond.

Erbaluce (“dawning light”) is an ancient variety of grape whose origins are unknown but has been grown for centuries in the sub-Alpine hills of Piemonte. First written accounts of this grape are from 1606, at which time it was made into a sweet wine in the passito-style. Today one can still find that original style, but some producers (like Cieck) are fermenting it totally dry, which is our preference. This sparkling variation showcases the fine minerality, the fresh floral tones, and the buzzing acidity for which the grape is known. Ideal to pair with antipasti, fried appetizers, and killer with smoked trout.

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